Time and Free Will

"Time and Free Will: An Essay on the Immediate Data of Consciousness" is a philosophical work by Henri Bergson, first published in 1889. In this influential book, Bergson explores the nature of time, consciousness, and human freedom. He challenges the traditional views of time as a measurable and divisible entity, proposing instead a conception of time as experienced subjectively through consciousness.

Bergson argues that our perception of time is inseparable from our experience of freedom and choice. He distinguishes between clock time (or measurable time) and lived time (or duration), suggesting that our true experience of time is a continuous flow rather than a series of discrete moments. Bergson's concept of duration emphasizes the creative and unpredictable nature of human consciousness, asserting that true freedom arises from our ability to act in accordance with our inner impulses and intuitions.

"Time and Free Will" has had a significant impact on modern philosophy, psychology, and literature, influencing thinkers such as Jean-Paul Sartre and Gilles Deleuze. Bergson's exploration of time and consciousness continues to provoke discussions about the nature of human experience and the foundations of moral responsibility and agency.

Product Details:

• ISBN: 0486417670
• EAN: 9780486417677
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Binding: Paperback
• Copyright Date: 2001
• Pub Date: June 07, 2001
• Physical Info: 1.52 cms H x 21.62 cms L x 13.79 cms W (0.29 kgs), 288 pages